Senior Project Architect - Healthcare

Perkins&Will•Denver, CO

4d•$106,600 - $156,700•Hybrid

About The Position

Perkins&Will is seeking a Senior Project Architect for its growing Denver Studio, supporting the Healthcare project sector. The role leads design and project delivery through all phases, balancing technical requirements, design intent, project goals, and financial considerations. It includes responsibility for documentation, quality assurance and control, coordination, regulatory reviews, construction contract administration, client communication, team leadership, and staff mentorship. The position also contributes to project marketing pursuits, proposals, and interviews, and leads collaborative design reviews. Candidates must submit a resume, salary requirements, and a representative portfolio/work sample, including a sample set; applications without a portfolio/work sample will not be considered. The listed annual salary range is $106,600–$156,700, commensurate with qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or a related discipline.
Architectural license.
LEED Green Associate (GA) within six months of hire.
Proficiency in building, zoning, and energy codes; site analysis; preliminary design studies; contract documents; specifications; construction contract administration; project team organization and management; consultant coordination; and client communication.
Advanced proficiency in Revit.
Proficiency with conceptual and computational modeling tools such as Rhino, including Grasshopper scripting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft 365.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including presentation skills using InDesign and Photoshop.
Familiarity with visualization tools such as Enscape, Lumion, and VRay.
Familiarity with physical modeling tools such as 3D printing and laser cutting.
Familiarity with environmental analysis software such as Pollination Ladybug and Climate Studio.
Submit a resume, salary requirements, and representative work samples, including a sample set; applications without a portfolio/work sample will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design, such as LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer (CPHC/CPHD), or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of the design process in accordance with firm and project goals and standards for design, project management, execution, and living design.
Understand and respond to technical implications, design decisions, and project financial goals.
Lead and participate in project documentation development and production of deliverable drawings and specifications.
Oversee Quality Control reviews at each phase to ensure conformance with firm standards, contractual obligations, and project design intent, with attention to quality, accuracy, legibility, completeness, and constructability.
Direct project Quality Assurance efforts and ensure adherence to Perkins&Will standards.
Coordinate projects among internal disciplines, including architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture, and with external consultants.
Communicate with clients about project technical matters.
Oversee regulatory reviews, including building code, accessibility, and zoning, and coordinate submissions to authorities having jurisdiction.
Ensure effective and efficient team performance of construction contract administration responsibilities.
Maintain awareness of evolving building technology and engineering systems relevant to project work.
Contribute to project marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and interviews.
Lead collaborative teams in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
Demonstrate effective communication, decision-making, and collaboration to support high team performance.
Mentor staff and provide oversight of assignments.